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Sforzata & Arima Golden Symphony take Top Honors in 2009 National Panorama for Medium and Small Steel Orchestras

Arrangers Yohan Popwell and Terrance “BJ” Marcelle prove their musical mettle in the final phase Trinidad and Tobago - Unlike the old days when panorama competitions ran much later into the wee hours of the morning, results for the finals of the med

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SteelBand Questions

Is there a resource - website, library or such where I can go to find biographies on the steel pan personalities? Not just little articles...like reading material for a college level course... Additionally, if I wanted to teach a course in steel pan

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Panorama Masterpieces, Standards and Classics

There are steelband arrangements that are known all over the world. Moreover, these arrangements are quickly becoming musical standards for the steel orchestras. What makes a steelband music arrangement a masterpiece or "classic"?

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TNT PANORAMA 2009 FINALISTS Order of Appearance

1. RBTT Redemption Sound Setters: First in de line 2. Sagicor Exodus: Festival Time 3. Witco Desperadoes: Pan Redemption 4. Silver Stars: First in de line 5. N&M Trinidad All Star :Pan Rivalry 6. Bp Renegades: Dr Jit 7. Siparia Petrotrin Deltones: I’

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Amrit Samaroo explains his arrangement of Dr. Jit for BP Renegades

Amrit Samaroo, son of composer/steel band arranger extraordinaire, Dr. Jit Samaroo said that he is treating his 2009 panorama arrangement for the Bp Renegades Steel Orchestra, a song entitled Dr. Jit, (composed and sung by Winston “The Original DeFos

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Salah Wilson

Dear Friends As you probably already know, one of Canada's pan pioneers suffered a staggering personal loss this part Monday (May 4). Salah Wilson of the Salah Steelpan Academy and his family lost everything in a fire at their apartment complex. Wh

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Two Questions!

First: what is the best way to listen to or better still watch Panorama? I am in England, using a Macbook OS 10.5.6, and would prefer not to have to pay for a radio subscription Second: where can I find further info on the Holland Panorama, and the

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Kitch 10th

I am seeking a Lord Kitchener's Appreciation Day on February 11, 2010 to Comemorate Aldwyn Roberts who is gone but not forgotten. I am seeking to have all Steelbands of Arima and surrounding areas perform for the 10th anniversary of this great contri

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Who was/is the "greatest" pannist ever?

My nomination as the greatest pannist ever has to be Robert Greenidge. The style, the phrasing, the sensitivity of this man's ability to beat pan, is in my humble opinion, unsurpassed. My favorite piece? "Paradise Garden" from the CD Heat. Check it o

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Pan Rebels - In My House - Len "Boogsie" Sharpe - Another Basement Productions

This is a never-before-released or heard, 'slow version' of the great Len "Boogsie" Sharpe classic arrangement of "In My House" as performed by Pan Rebels and captured by Basement Recordings, as the orchestra prepared for the annual New York panorama

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Breaking News/Montreal Fire Destroys Pan Pioneer's Home

A Fire has destroyed the home of Salah and Family in Montreal, everyone escaped safely, however the house is completely burnt along with his Steelpan Playing with Theory manuscript, his life's work. Please be prepared to show your support to this Ste

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New Dimension - Pan in ‘A’ Minor - WST Steelband Music Video

In the Pan Yard New Dimension performing Pan in ‘A’ Minor as captured by Basement Recordings. In the Summer of 2005 When Steel Talks had the honor of watching New Dimension Steel Orchestra from Grenada as they prepared for the 2005 World Steelband Mu

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Maryland’s Pan Masters Steelband Organization hosts 11th Annual Pan Jamboree

Maryland, USA - If you're looking for a ‘Pantastic’ way to celebrate the Memorial weekend this year, then saddle up and head to Pan Masters Steel Orchestra’s 11th annual Pan Jamboree, coming off on Sunday April 24 in North Brentwood, Maryland. Known

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name the different steel pans that makes up a band

when was it invented ,2009 winners ,

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Professor and Harmony - A WST Behind the Scenes Video -

Professor and Harmony - A Behind the Scenes Video It all begins - in the panyard. The panyard is 'holy ground' for the pan man and woman. Our roving camera gives

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Trinidad All Stars - Panorama 2009

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Kitch 10th

Lord Kitchener's Appreciation Day on February 11, 2010 all steelbands must honour this great composer by performing Pan in A minor, Pan in the 21s century as a tribute to the 10 year of his departure from our world.

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Phase II - Magic Drum - Panorama 2009

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Panorama 2009 Order of Appearance

PANORAMA 2009 ORDER OF APPEARANCE SOUTH/CENTRAL SEMI-FINALS Friday February 6, 2009 Skinner Park, San Fernando 7.00 p.m. Single Pan Bands 1. Self Help Marines 2. New Age Trendsetters 3. Shades In Steel 4. Rio Claro Koskeros Small Conventional

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Desperaodes Review in Pictures 2009

I had a great time in Trinidad with my brother Norman and friends. Norman played Double Seconds with the Desperadoes Steel Orchestra - a long awaited dream came true. Most of this year I spent with Desperadoes, it seemed that anywhere I went I ended

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